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Introducing the Human Machine

Our new series exploring the increasingly blurred lines between humans and technology.
Ian Steadman
Aug 1, 2017 4 min read

Reversing the Lies of the Sharing Economy

So, how exactly did we get to the point where business executives at conferences can talk about Uber as a "sharing...
Brett Scott
Apr 6, 2017 9 min read

The Places Where There Are No Women: Fighting for Jobs in Pakistan

Overcoming such profound economic disparity means likewise facing systemic issues of religion, culture, and gender. For all those young women who...
Mariya Karimjee
Apr 4, 2017 7 min read

The Boundaries of Artificial Emotional Intelligence

If our virtual assistants and emotional laborers are all turning out to be soothing, female-voiced AI, will it close certain gaps...
Leigh Alexander
Mar 31, 2017 8 min read

The Ideal Workweek, According to Science

Not so, according to a towering body of evidence in support of workdays that are shorter and more thoughtfully designed in...
Simon Parkin
Mar 29, 2017 7 min read

Let Robots Handle Your Emotional Burnout at Work

But as robotics and computing evolve, some researchers foresee a future where technology can relieve the long-held emotional burden of some...
Meeri Kim
Mar 23, 2017 8 min read

Persisting in Dark Times: Lessons From a War Crimes Researcher

These days, though, you don't necessarily have to belong to the media or an intelligence agency to hunt for criminals and...
Muira McCammon
Mar 16, 2017 9 min read

My New Job in an Eco-Village on a Volcano

If we're looking for a future where we reinvent the way we work, integrate our activities into the natural world, and...
Gabriel Abraham Garrett
Mar 14, 2017 8 min read

The Way We Work: A Reading List

A crash course in new developments in employment and labor.
How We Get To Next
Mar 8, 2017 7 min read

Cable Cars Are Changing the World

Once seen as only good for industry or tourists, the cable car is now emerging as a crucial form of public...
Duncan Geere
Mar 7, 2017 18 min read
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